The Treasurer is responsible for the collection of all monies due the City. The City Treasurer is also responsible for the mailing of all real and personal Property Tax bills, the depositing of all monies received in the appropriate depository and the accurate reporting of all collections.

The Treasurer provides assistance and information in the following areas:

On-line Credit Card Tax Payments

As part of our commitment to provide the citizens of Coopersville with efficient and convenient services, we are pleased to announce that the City of Coopersville has partnered with G2G Cloud Solutions to offer you the option of electronic payments.

Paying tax bills electronically allows consumers to take advantage of card rewards, payment flexibility, convenience, and safety. This service is safe and reliable and in accordance with state and government regulations.

An Enhanced Access fee is charged by G2G Cloud Solutions based on the transaction amount. The consumer is notified of this fee before their payment is made. The Enhanced Access fee is NOT revenue for the City of Coopersville, but a service fee charged by G2G Cloud Solutions.

City Property Tax Collection

The City of Coopersville collects Property Tax twice a year. Bills are sent out the first week in July as well as the first week in December.

Summer Property Taxes are due to be paid by August 20. A penalty of 1% shall be added beginning on August 21. Plus 1% on the first of each month thereafter for all taxes that remain unpaid.

Winter Property Taxes are due to be paid by February 14. A penalty of 3% shall be added beginning February 15. March 1 all delinquent taxes are due at the Ottawa County Treasurer's Offices.

You may qualify for tax deferment if you are a taxpayer who is totally and permanently disabled, blind, paraplegic, quadriplegic, senior citizen, eligible serviceman – eligible veteran or his widow, as defined in the Michigan Income Act; and who for prior taxable year had a total income of $40,000.00 or less.

Residents that have property classified as agricultural real property and gross receipts of agriculture or horticulture operations that are over 50% of household income will quality for the deferment.

Deferment applications are available below and can be filed in the Coopersville City Hall Office, located at 289 Danforth, Coopersville, Michigan by September 15.

Important: applications for deferments of summer taxes must be filled out annually.

How to Calculate Your Property Tax

The Taxable Value of your property is determined via a formula and is limited by the rate of inflation. This number is reported to you each February via an Assessment Change Notice that is sent to all property owners.

The Millage is the total number of mills (1 mill = 1/1000 of $1) being levied (collected) by each taxing entity (city, county, school, etc) and any additional taxes that may have been approved for such things as libraries, fire/police protection, road improvements and such. Millage rates are calculated in the spring for the summer collection and in the fall for winter taxes. Millage rates can and do vary a little from year to year due to a number of factors, however, any major change in millage will be the result of a public vote, or the expiration of a previously voted millage.

A mill is equal to 1/1000 of a dollar. Therefore, you must divide something (either the taxable value, or the millage) by 1000.Here are some examples:

How Taxable Value is Calculated

Taxable value, the number upon which your tax bill is figured, is determined each year by comparing assessed and capped values and choosing the lower of the two. Assessed value is determined by the assessor, and is based upon market value. Capped value is determined via a formula:

Losses equal the taxable value of any physical removal/destruction to the property. Additions equal (in most cases) the assessed value of any physical improvements to the property.

Once capped value has been determined, a simple comparison is made to determine taxable value:

Taxable Value = (lesser of Assessed Value or Capped Value)

Property Data Records

Tax, Assessing and Special Assessment

The City of Coopersville's Tax, Assessing and Special Assessment information is hosted by BS&A Software on a secure web server at http://coopersvillecity.is.bsasoftware.com. Click the link to access our information.

If necessary, BS&A Software can be contacted using the following information: BS&A Software14965 Abbey LaneBath, MI 48808Phone: 517-641-8900Fax: 517-641-8960

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